Coldplay charity gig to feature Steve Coogan and Tinie Tempah

Coldplay will be joined by Steve Coogan's alter ego Alan Partidge for the
Under 1 Roof benefit concert at London's O2 Arena.

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Singer Chris Martin of British band Coldplay performs at the MTV Europe Music AwardsPhoto: REUTERS

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Alan went on to have his own radio show, as well as appearing on TV in The Day Today and his own chat show, Knowing Me Knowing You with Alan PartridgePhoto: BBC

1:26PM GMT 23 Nov 2011

The one-off gig will be held on Saturday 10 December, and has been organised by Coldplay to raise money for Kids Company, a charity that works with vulnerable children in some of London's most deprived areas.

In a statement on the band's official website, Coldplay wrote: "Kids Company is a phenomenal organisation that is very close to our hearts. We hope that people get behind the event to raise as much money for Kids Company as possible."

"On our side, we can promise anyone that buys a ticket that they'll be part of a very special night," the band added.

Kids Company founder Camila Batmanghelidjh said the concert could kick-start a longer programme of benefit events:

"Coldplay's continuing support is fantastic. How amazing that they are now being joined by other generous friends for Under 1 Roof, to establish what we hope will become a regular event, generating vital support for many more children in years to come."

Grime star Tinie Tempah, comedian Rob Brydon and soul newcomer Emeli Sande will also be performing, while Coogan – who gave evidence earlier this week to the Leveson inquiry into phone hacking – will revisit his Alan Partridge persona for the event.